Serving 443 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ascent Academies Of Utah - West Valley ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ascent Academies Of Utah - West Valley ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ascent Academies Of Utah - West Valley's student population of 443 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Ascent Academies Of Utah - West Valley ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ascent Academies Of Utah - West Valley is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#895 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
52%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
33%
71%
Hawaiian
6%
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ascent Academies Of Utah - West Valley's ranking?
Ascent Academies Of Utah - West Valley is ranked #895 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Ascent Academies Of Utah - West Valley?
443 students attend Ascent Academies Of Utah - West Valley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Ascent Academies Of Utah - West Valley students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ascent Academies Of Utah - West Valley?
Ascent Academies Of Utah - West Valley has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ascent Academies Of Utah - West Valley offer ?
Ascent Academies Of Utah - West Valley offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ascent Academies Of Utah - West Valley part of?
Ascent Academies Of Utah - West Valley is part of Ascent Academies Of Utah School District.
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